Old Fogy

Old Fogy: His Musical Opinions And Grotesques is a book written by James Huneker and published in 1913. The book is a collection of essays and critiques on various musical topics and personalities of the time. Huneker, a well-known music critic and writer, presents his opinions on classical music, opera, and various composers such as Wagner, Chopin, and Liszt. The book also includes humorous sketches and caricatures of musicians and music enthusiasts. The title character, Old Fogy, is a fictional persona created by Huneker to represent the conservative and traditional views of some music critics of the time. Overall, the book provides a unique insight into the musical world of the early 20th century and the opinions of one of its most prominent critics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.